Books : Fiona Veitch Smith

Books

The Peace Garden

When Natalie Porter starts investigating plant theft in a suburban cul-de-sac, she never dreams it will lead her on a terrifying journey from the gardens of England to the townships of Apartheid South Africa; and a far darker secret than the whereabouts of a missing azalea.

Published by: Crafty Publishing, 2011 as a Kindle ebook. The Peace Garden is a romantic thriller doused in political intrigue, racial tension, international terrorism and … gardening. If you like your romances quirky and your thrillers intelligent, then you won’t be able to put down The Peace Garden until the last breathtaking page.

David and the Hairy Beast

David’s dad gives him a very important job to do. But can the shepherd boy overcome his fear of the Hairy Beast to save the flock?

Published by: Crafty Publishing, 2011.

David and the Kingmaker

The Prophet Samuel is looking for the next king of Israel. Will he find him on David’s farm?

David and the Hairy Beast and David and the Kingmaker are the first in the series of Young David Books, 32pp picture books based on the childhood of the Biblical King David. These inspirational fictional tales have a gentle moral message accompanied by beautiful illustrations. Suitable to be read to 3-6 year olds, or as a reader for 6+ year olds, they are sure to delight.

David and the Hairy Beast
David and the Kingmaker
David and the Giant
David and the Prince
David and the Grumpy King
David and the Never-ending Kingdom

Donovon’s Rainbow

Donovon’s Rainbow is an adventure story for 6 to 10-year-olds, and was my first foray into children’s fiction. It’s set against the backdrop of the Noah’s Ark story, and tells the tale of a stubborn little dove called Donovon and how he tries to go it alone.

Published by Vineyard International Publishing, 2001.

Myro the Microlight

Myro the Micrlolight is the smallest plane in the world. Join him and his friends in a series of breathtaking adventures Down Under.

Published by: Nick Rose Ltd, 2010

Created by Nick Rose
Written by Fiona Veitch Smith
Illustrations by Lucy Bourne

Myro Arrives in Australia
Myro and the Bushfire
Myro and the Railcar
Myro and the Tiger Moth
Myro and the Sky Divers
Myro and the Jet Fighter

The Choice

Co-written with Elizabeth Robertson Campbell, this true story is a gripping personal account of true love in the face of religious, cultural and political persecution. Set partly in Jerusalem and partly in Cape Town, it’s the story of one woman’s incredible journey of faith and love.

First self-published by Elizabeth in 2002, this surprise best-seller has been taken up by the American Christian publishing house, Bridge Logos. It has already been translated into four languages and is now being adapted into a film.

Mentors

This is a book I wrote in collaboration with my long-time friend and writing colleague, Gill D’Achada. It’s a collection of profiles of leading Christian South Africans, including Gary Player and Peter Pollock, and was commissioned by media entrepreneur Erin Georgiou and edited by former editor of Today Magazine, Nico Bougas.

Published by: Christian Art Publishers, Johannesburg, 2002